United Way of Columbia and Montour County
United Way of Columbia and Montour was based in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and filed as a Form 990-EZ (a small public charity). Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
United Way of Columbia and Montour County at a glance
In short: United Way of Columbia and Montour County gave $125K across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $124,592
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- Average grant
- $9,584
- Median grant
- $7,800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026. Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed). New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Columbia and Montour County
- Contact
Mailing address: 36 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Phone: (570) 784-3134
Website: https://cmcuw.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Columbia and Montour County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Women's Center ($23K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission refers to serving residents of Columbia and Montour Counties. All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Columbia and Montour County open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2022, 14 months) to $270K (2020). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $125K.
*2022: Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2022: Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Center Bloomsburg, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $23,400 |
| Bloomsburg Public Library Bloomsburg, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $13,179 |
| Columbia Child Development Bloomsburg, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $13,000 |
| Bloomsburg Area YMCA Bloomsburg, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $10,075 |
| Danville Area Community Ctr Danville, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $8,873 |
| N4C Benton, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $8,450 |
| Salvation Army Philadelphia, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $7,800 |
| EOS Therapeutic Riding Bloomsburg, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $7,681 |
| Columbia-Montour Boy Scouts Bloomsburg, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $6,500 |
| Orangeville Public Library Orangeville, PA | Allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area united ways. | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022* | — | $441,864 | $461,946 | $124,592 | 13 | $1,041 |
| 2021 | $425,333 | $436,846 | $401,374 | $128,351 | 13 | $1,124 |
| 2020 | $430,254 | $492,872 | $522,824 | $269,895 | 20 | $2,663 |
*2022: Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission was to “increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another,” including through a two-county campaign to solicit, receive, and distribute funds to human service organizations serving Columbia and Montour County residents. Its filing described grant allocations supporting member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area United Ways, as well as salary and expenses related to providing program services for member agencies and the county.
Among the organizations it supported, Bloomsburg Public Library described its own mission as inspiring minds, enriching lives, and celebrating community. The library said it provides free access to lifelong-learning and entertainment resources, public computers, internet access, and a mobile hotspot.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $124,592. Grant amounts ranged from $6,211 to $23,400, with a median of $7,800. The stated purpose was allocation of funds raised to support member agencies, non-member agencies, and other area United Ways.
Notable 2022 recipients included Women’s Center ($23,400), Bloomsburg Public Library ($13,179), Columbia Child Development ($13,000), Bloomsburg Area YMCA ($10,075), Danville Area Community Center ($8,873), and N4C ($8,450).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Elizabeth Masich as chair; David James as vice-chair; Oren Helbok and Coleen Snover as co-secretaries; Michael Celli as treasurer; and Samantha Boucek, Bobbi Fleming, Peter Fleming, Amie Hoffman, and Carolyn Reid-Brown as trustees.
United Way of Columbia and Montour County is led by Adrienne Mael, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Adrienne Mael
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $7K (2022)
Elizabeth Masich
Chair
Co Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amie Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobbi Fleming
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Reid-Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Fleming
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Stender
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Boucek
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David James
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Celli
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oren Helbok
Co-Secretary
Secretary → Co-Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coleen Snover
Co-Secretary
Trustee → Co-Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Alison Briggs (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara Warunek (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Deann Kinsey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Heather Coyle (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Shavonne Shorter (2020–2021) — Co Vice Chair
- Former: Tanya Gallagher (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bryne Lewis (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Francis Moyer (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $7K, to Adrienne Mael (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Columbia and Montour County
How much does United Way of Columbia and Montour County give each year?
United Way of Columbia and Montour County gave $125K across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ. The 2022 filing year covers 14 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2021 it gave $128K across 13 grants.
What is United Way of Columbia and Montour County's typical grant size?
United Way of Columbia and Montour County's median grant in 2022 was $7,800, and its average grant was $9,584, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ.
Where does United Way of Columbia and Montour County give grants?
United Way of Columbia and Montour County gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomsburg, PA (7 grants) and Danville, PA (2 grants).
Does United Way of Columbia and Montour County give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Columbia and Montour County's 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Columbia and Montour County's largest grantees?
United Way of Columbia and Montour County's largest 2022 grantees include Women's Center ($23,400), Bloomsburg Public Library ($13,179) and Columbia Child Development ($13,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-EZ. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does United Way of Columbia and Montour County fund?
The organization’s stated mission was to “increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another,” including through a two-county campaign to solicit, receive, and distribute funds to human service organizations serving Columbia and Montour County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Columbia and Montour County?
United Way of Columbia and Montour County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cmcuw.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Columbia and Montour County's EIN?
United Way of Columbia and Montour County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-0840626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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